Shilo Inns

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Shilo Inns
Type Private
Industry hospitality
Founded 1974
Founder(s) Mark Hemstreet
Headquarters Washington County, Oregon
United States
45°30′55″N 122°47′46″W / 45.51535°N 122.7961°W / 45.51535; -122.7961Coordinates: 45°30′55″N 122°47′46″W / 45.51535°N 122.7961°W / 45.51535; -122.7961
Number of locations 43
Products lodging
Website shiloinns.com
Shilo Inn on the beach at Seaside, Oregon

Shilo Inns is a mid-priced hotel chain operating 43 hotels predominantly on the west coast of the United States, with a large concentration of locations in the state of Oregon. It competes primarily with mid-range, family hotels such as Comfort Inn and Best Western, and today is one of the largest independently owned and operated Hotel companies in the Western United States.[1] Hotels are frequently 2-3 stories and of a gray and blue color scheme, although there are exceptions. Most properties feature swimming pools, spas, and saunas and all now feature free high speed internet and are dog friendly.[2] Selected properties offer room service and a continental breakfast. Some also include a full service Shilo Restaurant, and hotels in Beaverton, Klamath Falls, and Portland, Oregon feature cigar bars. In 2000 it was announced that the hotel chain would be partnering, at least at some locations, with Elmer's restaurants. Elmer's is a western US (mostly in Oregon) general dining restaurant, comparable to Denny's.[3]

History

Shilo Inns was founded by Mark Hemstreet in 1974.[1] Hemstreet was known for funding conservative political causes and candidates.[4] This funding has been seen as an issue for boycotts of the hotel chain but may have played into the chain's financial fortunes. The first location opened in Portland, Oregon, and reached 47 locations in 2001.[5] The company began franchising locations in July 2001.[6] In March 2002, 27 Shilo Inns sought voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization protection, due to adverse effects on the travel industry stemming from the September 11 terrorist attacks.[7][8] On March 31, 2003, however, the company successfully emerged from bankruptcy.[9] By June 2007, the company operated 43 hotels all located in the Western United States.[10]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1
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  3. ↑ Troseth, Erika (August 6, 2000). "Corporate Strategies: Elmer's bulge begins". 
  4. ↑ SUO, STEVE; JAMES LONG and JEFF MAPES (June 4, 1995). "THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KINGMAKER". The Oregonian. 
  5. ↑ "Shilo Inns announces Briarwood Inn acquisition". Portland Business Journal. June 20, 2001. Retrieved 2008-08-12. 
  6. ↑ "Shilo Inns dips toe in franchising pool". Portland Business Journal. July 12, 2001. Retrieved 2008-08-12. 
  7. ↑ Goldfield, Robert (March 14, 2002). "Shilo Inns takes four properties into Chapter 11". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2008-08-12. 
  8. ↑ Goldfield, Robert (January 24, 2003). "Shilo Inns empire fell, but openings continued". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2008-08-12. 
  9. ↑ McCarrell, Pat (April 22, 2003). "Shilo Inns emerges from Chapter 11; says creditors unharmed". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved 2008-08-12. 
  10. ↑ "Shilo Inns names new CEO". Portland Business Journal. June 19, 2007. Retrieved 2008-08-12. 

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